
Siege
Overview
Siege is a 1940 documentary short about the Siege of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. It was shot by Julien Bryan, a Pennsylvanian photographer and cameraman who later established the International Film Foundation. Siege was nominated for an Oscar for Best One-reel Short at the 13th Academy Awards in 1941, and in 2006, it was named to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress as "a unique, horrifying record of the dreadful brutality of war."
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Julien Bryan
- Writer
- Julien Bryan
- Producers
- Frank P. Donovan, Frederic Ullman Jr.
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Siege rated?
Siege has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Siege?
Siege was directed by Julien Bryan.
When was Siege released?
Siege was released in 1940.














